The tables in bookstores can be overwhelming: Every book cover looks appealing, every blurb glows with praise. Sometimes, you just need a recommendation from a human, someone you trust. Below, 10 members of the TED community — with very different points of view — share the books they think you’ll enjoy this summer. Their selections are wonderfully untethered to new releases and bestsellers, with a little something for everyone.

Am I as spontaneously kind to God as I used to be, or am I only expecting God to be kind to me? Am I full of the little things that cheer His heart over me, or am I whimpering because things are going hardly for me?

How many times I’ve been in Chicago!! Today it’s rain/snowing and starting to get cold. Still, there is enjoyment in walking the streets, eating at new and different restaurants, and meeting friends for dinner. Hope we can get on our way home before the real snow starts!